This crew has their passports in hand and their suitcases packed. Over the next few days they will be traveling to 6 different countries to learn how other cultures celebrate over the holidays!
We had hoped to reschedule the Sterling BB game, but are unable to find a date that works for everyone, so that game has been CANCELED.
TONIGHT is Parents' Night for our BB and Wrestling HS athletes. Thank you, parents, for a job well done! GJV begins at 4:30 PM (not 4).
Thank you to outgoing board members John Noojin and Brendan Schardt for their many years of service to the DPS staff and students. It has been appreciated!
JRS/SRS: Lunzmann and Reinkes Scholarship apps due 12/15 at: https://bit.ly/LunzmannScholarship. Interviews on Jan 4/5 will determine the winners! SRS: Reminder that the Wilson scholarship app is due TOMORROW (12/13). JRS: Apply for the Horatio Alger if you qualify!
Senior Spotlight: Brooklyn Blau
The 2nd Annual DPS Ramen Noodle Cook-off is set for Fri, Dec 16th at 11:15 am in the gym. The public is invited to attend to see who will win the championship shirts with their dish and presentation…you don’t want to miss this! The school board members are this year’s judges!
It's the final week of the semester! Friday is the LAST DAY & will be a fun day for students! Don't miss the following:
MON - last game for JHGBB
TUE - Parents Nt
FRI - Ramen Noodle Cook Off at 11:15 am...all open to the public!
Read more at: https://bit.ly/DPSDAILYNEWS
More post-season volleyball honors…this time in the Lincoln Journal Star. Congratulations to Tierra Schardt, Stormi Capek, and Allie Vieselmeyer for making Honorable Mention — all listed under D-2 (should be under D-1).
Way to go, Dragons!
Congratulations to DPS sophomore Holden McDonald on his first place finish at the Meridian Wrestling Meet today. Sophomore Colt Laaker also placed today, receiving fourth at the meet. Congratulations to the team!
Good luck today to our BB teams at Southern HS (in Wymore) at 2/2:30/3/4:30 (rolling schedule) 🏀…and to our wrestlers who compete in Meridian at 10 am! 🤼♂️
Congrats to sophomore Holden McDonald who placed 3rd yesterday in Wood River against some very tough competition!
Sandra Wendell Memorial Scholarships: Deadline - First Tuesday in April.
THANK YOU! To everyone who has already donated to our upcoming StuCo Fun Day! If you are interested, we are still in need of sprinkles and candy/food for decorating cookies and gingerbread houses. Donations can be brought to DPS anytime before Thurs, Dec. 15th.
There will be no after school activities at DPS today, including the After School Program (K-12 ASP), BB and wrestling practices. Students are expected to go home after school and to please drive safely!
Tonight's BB games and Parents' Night have been POSTPONED due to the weather. Parents' Night will be next TUESDAY, and the BB game v Sterling will be postponed to a date TBD. Practices for tonight will be determined later this afternoon. Please share!
Good luck to our JV teams at their tournament in Meridian on December 17th.
Game time info for Fri, 12/16:
Girls JV - 4:15 PM (2 qtrs); Boys JV - 5 PM (2 qtrs); Girls' Varsity - 6 PM; and Boys' Varsity - after girls. Don't forget that tomorrow night (12/8) is PARENTS NIGHT for wrg/BB. Cheerleaders parents nt is Jan 13th (Little Miss Cheer night).
Merry Christmas! Please consider sharing a Christmas card with DPS! Help us fill the board outside of Mr. Corman's room with Holiday spirit.
PowerSchool app issues:
There are some issues with a new update to the Powerschool App (This is the app used to view grades, attendance, lunch balance, etc.) One quick fix is to un-install the app, then re-install. If issues continue, please reach out to Sarah Baden.
Attention Archery Students (Gr 4-12):
https://nasptournaments.org/tournamentdetail.aspx?tid=9503&fbclid=IwAR04ZR0QysKyE4w_bMAiiKqCckiLX-JOYvfTxqA3cijsN9ez9c3TXBuIOJ0&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Forms to be sent home SOON to make sure we have everyone signed up who is interested in archery!
Tonight's JH GBB game will be held in FAIRMONT, not Geneva, starting at 4:30 PM. We just received notification.